First of all the mower is great, it does everything it's supposed to. I have never used a ZT mower before so it took some getting used to and I can say that the lawn looks great and I love the features. There is nothing I can say about the mower that I would change, but I will say that this mower does not like wet or muddy areas. It struggles to turn in wet applications, but I will also say that I have learned to adjust and make due. Now for the intangibles. First of all DO NOT assume the shipper will unload this mower, also make sure to prepare to uncrate the mower (It's a huge crate). That being said, my friend and I were able to get it out and unloaded and put together. Mine did not include a negative battery cable and there were a couple other items but Mowers Direct made good on straightening that out. Bottom line, do your homework. This mower is rich in features, from both convenience and safety. Mowers direct will ensure that you will be satisfied with your purchase.

First of all the mower is great, it does everything it's supposed to. I have never used a ZT mower before so it took some getting used to and I can say that the lawn looks great and I love the features. There is nothing I can say about the mower that I would change, but I will say that this mower does not like wet or muddy areas. It struggles to turn in wet applications, but I will also say that I have learned to adjust and make due. Now for the intangibles. First of all DO NOT assume the... more

Pros:Durable, Price, Fast, I'd Buy It Again

Scott Recommends This Husqvarna Mower

Scott's Experience With Mowers Direct

Web Site

5/5

Service

5/5

Shipping

5/5

"I can tell you that my experience with Mowers Direct staff were spot on and I would not hesitate to order again. My only advise is to ask about shipping and make sure to get a lift gate."

Mower was great. Engine blew up today after less than 6 hours. I haven't looked into it yet, but I think it threw a rod. I have owned all kinds of crap over the years and have never tossed a rod on a mower. It had oil to the correct level. Oil still looks pretty good. Probably junk metallurgy, tolerances or build. Briggs "endurance" series. An engine for the age of Orwellian irony. Endurance. Funny stuff Briggs.

Sometimes the market speaks truth through price. The Kawasaki version of this mower costs more for a reason.

Mower was great. Engine blew up today after less than 6 hours. I haven't looked into it yet, but I think it threw a rod. I have owned all kinds of crap over the years and have never tossed a rod on a mower. It had oil to the correct level. Oil still looks pretty good. Probably junk metallurgy, tolerances or build. Briggs "endurance" series. An engine for the age of Orwellian irony. Endurance. Funny stuff Briggs.

Once I got it uncreated and gassed up it rode like a champ, it's fast easy to maneuver and cuts beautifully, I cut 8 acres in my yard, always had a commercial mower because I am very rough on them but this semi commercial mower is holding up just fine. Would recommend to anyone with a big yard, it's a little hard to keep from tearing up small patches on the turns because it's so powerful, but I'm getting better.

Pros:Price, Durable, Easy To Use, Fast

Cons:Packaging, Delivery

Matthew Recommends This Husqvarna Mower

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Curtis KOwasso, OK

Purchased 3/8/17

2 Reviews

REVIEWED

MAY.

22

2017

Excellent Machine

It works great. No complaints yet! Great price, quality built piece of equipment. I should have bought one years ago. Great time saver.

"I had to wait about 2 weeks for inventory to get in.....it was absolutely worth the wait!
My local Husqvarna Dealer had offered me this model for $4699 + my 5 year old 54"er
I sold my oldster for 900.00 and spent $4699.00 on here instead. Gotta love that!"

My review might seem a bit of mixed bag, but I do want to preface my comments with the following.

A. I purchased a 54" RZ Model Zero Turn from Mowers Direct back in 2010 and it served me well,(...which I sold recently used for $900.00) with only the Deck (Stamped) wearing down and needing welding and one Spindle Pully and one Plastic Idler Pully replaced. I did replace one Grease fitting on a forward Wheel Strut, but I broke it off on my Trailer.

B. I treated the Engine with care, after break-in with a HPL Oil additive and with that, over 6 yeas the only service required were Tune Ups / Oil-Filter Changes, and one Valve Cover Gasket.

C. Considering the original $2999.00 price and about 5K hours on it, I'd feel safe to say that is why I'm returning to "Up my Game" with the MZ61

On to the review......

I have 3.6 acres of mostly Pasture I have kept cut for the last 25 years, so in most places it is fairly smooth. All those years of Horse stompin' have also helped pack it down. That said, in most places the Mower rolls smoothly. it's weight and solid frame helps give a feel of decided sturdiness. However when you do hit a "bump" it can be quite jarring, and whatever part that can make noise does so. (...thank goodness for the Comfy Seat! ) This can seem disconcerting in the least, but so far after 35 hours use, nothing looks amiss.

The Steering arms seem overly tight, and I'm loath to try to loosen the linkage. This makes trying to place the Mower in Neutral a bit difficult.

I absolutely love the Welded Deck, and being a bit unsteady on my feet, appreciate that it can be stepped on to mount / dismount the Mower. The Anti-Scalp Rollers are vastly improved over the 54"ers.

I have a few concerns about some squeaks I hear intermittently, so I intend to get a new Lube Kit and hit every Grease Fitting I can find.

Speed of cutting is exemplary. A 3 Hour job is now down by a full hour to 2. Nothing beats seeing a wider swath of cut before you when you come around a corner.

The cut itself is very even and beautiful to see.

I intend for this Mower to be the one I retire on....and it seems durable enough to be a Hand-Me-Down to my Sons / Grandsons too.

My review might seem a bit of mixed bag, but I do want to preface my comments with the following.

A. I purchased a 54" RZ Model Zero Turn from Mowers Direct back in 2010 and it served me well,(...which I sold recently used for $900.00) with only the Deck (Stamped) wearing down and needing welding and one Spindle Pully and one Plastic Idler Pully replaced. I did replace one Grease fitting on a forward Wheel Strut, but I broke it off on my Trailer.

We love our Husqvarna MZ61 Zero Turn Mower. We will never go back to a riding lawn mower. The price is overall the best. We checked other local dealers and you can't beat the price with Mowers Direct. The other dealers were very high on the price. We have a little over 3 Acres with some hills in our yard. It wore out our Craftsman Riding Mower. The Husqvarna MZ61 goes up the hills with ease. It took us a little over 4 Hours with our Regular Riding Mower to Mow our Yard. Now with the Husqvarna MZ61 it takes us 1 Hour and 30 Minutes to Mow. We Love It. I would recommend Mowers Direct to any looking for a Zero Turn Mower.

We love our Husqvarna MZ61 Zero Turn Mower. We will never go back to a riding lawn mower. The price is overall the best. We checked other local dealers and you can't beat the price with Mowers Direct. The other dealers were very high on the price. We have a little over 3 Acres with some hills in our yard. It wore out our Craftsman Riding Mower. The Husqvarna MZ61 goes up the hills with ease. It took us a little over 4 Hours with our Regular Riding Mower to Mow our Yard. Now with the Husqvarna... more